Desperate for Community (Whether you Know it or Not)
“Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” -Ecc.4:12 Could you imagine not having a single insurance policy or a single dollar in a savings account? Well, that’s the situation for most people here in PNG. So what if a terrible life crisis comes up? What […]
Don’t Grow Weary… Even in April
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” -Gal.6:9Does this even apply to teachers in April? 😉 “How many kids do you have?” “Thirty-five.” (pause) “Umm…no… I mean you personally.” “Oh. Two.” Those of you who are teachers probably totally […]
Exploding Ears, Comforting Love
Exploding Ears, Comforting Love”…we had no rest, but we were harassed at every turn– conflicts on the outside, fears within. But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus,” — 2 Cor. 7:5b-6 As we soared over the Pacific Ocean on our way back to the mainland, as others relaxed and enjoyed […]
About
Matt, Karissa, and Ty Long
New Tribes Mission
Tribal Church Planters
Papua New Guinea
Our story
We both received Christ at a young age, and became convinced we wanted to be missionaries by high school. Our lives have been impacted by Christ, and we believe God’s heart is for everyone to be saved and have a relationship with Him. There are still many people who have never heard about Christ’s sacrifice for them and have no idea how they can know Him. Our desire ...